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Digesting milk in Ethiopia: A case of multiple genetic adaptations

Publication date:
30 August 2013

A genetic phenomenon that allows for the selection of multiple
genetic mutations that all lead to a similar outcome -- for instance the
ability to digest milk -- has been characterised for the first time in
humans.

Size of personal space is affected by anxiety

Publication date:
28 August 2013

The space surrounding the
body (known by scientists as ‘peripersonal space’), which has previously been
thought of as having a gradual boundary, has been given physical limits by new
research into the relationship between anxiety and personal space.

Seven members of UCL staff have received 2013 Student Choice Teaching Awards, and
three are part of SLMS. Their achievements were honoured at the Provost's Teaching Awards ceremony in July.
The scheme, run by UCLU, is completely student-led, with students having
chosen the categories (Outstanding Teaching, Outstanding Support for
Teaching and Outstanding Personal Support), set the criteria, and
nominated and chosen the winners.